Melanie and Robert Sachs opened the beauty industry's eyes to Ayurvedic principles and methods, allowing spa therapists to become holistic partners in their clients' total well-being. From their hands-on treatments and talks on Eastern philosophies, the Sachs have developed a very loyal following among professional spa therapists and the general public. Industry professionals look to them for answers on how to balance inner and outer beauty with ancient systems that have powerful effects on the mind, body and spirit. A sought-after couple whose enlightening teachings have brought many to explore the world of Ayurveda, the Sachs' articles and presentations continue to be some of our most popular features because of their liveliness, innovation and clarity. - Comments by Monica Schuloff Smith, Editor in Chief Les Nouvelles EsthEtiques & Spa, American Edition Florida Board of Cosmetology Member (2003-2007)

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Ayurvedic Spa is a remarkably comprehensive resource for anyone in the home, day, or destination spa business. Melanie and Robert Sachs draw their knowledge from a deep well of diverse training in Indian and Tibetan Ayurveda. Their training has given them the ability to see Ayurveda for what it truly is. While Ayurveda is rich in therapies, lifestyles and constitutional recommendations, what Ayurveda 'is' as the Sachs have so eloquently written, is a universal body of knowledge designed as a system of medicine to purify the physical and subtle bodies and prepare the body/mind to experience its full physical and spiritual potential. It is not only for Hindus nor is it Hindu. It is not a vegetarian system or connected to any other such dogma. It is, by definition, the study of life and therefore all life, be it plant, animal, or human must live in harmony with each other. Nature, the climate, geographical location, seasons, and ethnicity all determine the natural laws that humans have been forced to follow in order to survive. Ayurvedic Spa has taken this precious knowledge of Ayurveda and formatted it for us to successfully introduce into the spa industry and thus the main stream of our culture.

If you are a spa owner looking for new, authentic world-class treatments, a body worker wanting to learn methods that touch your clients on a heart level, or someone who enjoys creating nurturing rituals for yourself and family members in your own home, Ayurvedic Spa will guide and help you to offer and/ or achieve greater levels of beauty, peace and wellness. Ayurvedic Spa offers...

* Detailed descriptions and photos of spa treatments.
* Stress reducing exercises and meditations from the Tibetan tradition.
* Guidelines on how to integrate Ayurvedic treatments into your spa and into the life of your clients, friends, or family.